Making art does not come easy to all of us, especially when we’re in the shadow of a looming fear of criticism. I know that feeling all too well, but I’ve grown to accept it for what it is, especially in my career as a graphic designer. However, creating shouldn’t be worrisome or come with any type of expectation. The point of art is to have fun, let loose everything, and find your own groove without a care in the world of another persons opinion.
One of my goals with readySketch is to help eliminate that fear of criticism and to help others grow as an artist. The app is loaded with thousands of prompts to inspire your next piece, but accompanied with a 5 minute timer to allow yourself to not feel so attached to it. This attachment to a piece is where doubt sets in, if instead you create the piece and let go of your attachment to it, you can easily accept criticism and enjoy the process more.
In my field of graphic design you make so many revisions until you get it to where it feels right. The process can sometimes feel tedious, but the finished piece is always worth it. With readySketch I encourage you to create like you would if you too were a designer. Make as many readySketches as you can without judgement; later you can self critique and decide which you like more. Try different mediums: paint, draw, collage, photograph, write, etc. The very act of doing will come with it a sense of accomplishment and pride that will fuel your work in ways that will only benefit your journey as an artist.
Whether you want a career as an artist or not, readySketch can help you understand those deep emotional interiors of your mind. You never know what will come out of you, and that mystery alone is reason enough to get creative.
I want to provide a place to go to explore ideas and to lift the weight of whether you’re a good enough artist off of your shoulders. If you’re interested in readySketch please reach out, I would be happy to have your support.
